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The Pacers' risky Ivica Zubac trade backfired as their top-four protected pick falls to No. 5 in the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery, going to the Clippers.
A massive 11,000-carat ruby discovered in Burma is being hailed as the second-largest ever found in the conflict-ridden country, according to state media.
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth suggested Sen. Mark Kelly may have violated his oath by discussing a classified Pentagon briefing on weapons stockpiles.
Victor Wembanyama was tossed from the Spurs-Timberwolves Game 4 after an elbow to Naz Reid's chin was upgraded to a Flagrant 2 by officials on review.
Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner suggested real plans to tax billionaires have not been properly tried due to political donor influence.
Houston's disastrous 16-25 start and a wave of key injuries have sparked debate about a potential Yordan Alvarez trade to kick-start a full rebuild.
LA unions spent $221,000 on a political ad attacking Republican Spencer Pratt's mayoral campaign, but critics say the messaging could backfire.
Martin Short breaks his silence on daughter Katherine Short's death by suicide at age 42, speaking about grief and mental health on CBS Sunday Morning.
A targeted protest derailed the Minnesota Lynx home opener as fans disrupted a moment of silence with anti-ICE chants at Target Center on Saturday.
Sean Strickland upset previously undefeated Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328 to reclaim the middleweight title after five hard-fought rounds, revealing he had a shoulder injury.
Tennessee pre-prom gathering turns deadly as student killed and four others wounded after gunfire erupts at crowded park in Brownsville.
Maritime intelligence firm detects a second suspected oil slick near Iran's Kharg Island as a larger spill moves toward Saudi Arabian waters.
"The Price is Right" contestant Vanesa McCaskell won the largest single pricing game prize in the show's 54-year history during a Mother's Day episode.
Georgia and Florida State cancel their 2027-2028 home-and-home series amid new conference scheduling mandates and expanded college football playoff.
Rickie Fowler posted a T-2 finish at the Truist Championship, his third consecutive top-10, fueling questions about whether he is back to being on the top players in the world.
LaMelo Ball and Ana Montana reveal their newborn son's name is LaOne, adding to the Ball family's tradition of names that serve as branding vehicles.
Supermodel Candice Swanepoel posted a topless Instagram video wearing only Tropic of C bikini bottoms while playing Etta James' "At Last" on a table.
Former intelligence official warns China and Russia can inflict devastating economic chaos by targeting undersea cables carrying 99% of global data.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez claimed the American Revolution was against the "billionaires of their time," drawing sharp criticism from conservatives.
Kentucky authorities last Monday arrested Brook McDaniel, 27, who allegedly gave her 22-month-old a tattoo. She is charged with fourth-degree assault.
The Knicks tied multiple NBA Playoffs records for three-pointers made in Game 4 against the 76ers, securing a sweep of the series and earning a spot in the Eastern Conference Finals.
President Trump says five Polish and Moldovan prisoners have been released from detention in Belarus and Russia through U.S. diplomatic efforts.
Southern California beaches face repeated closures as untreated sewage from the Tijuana River continues to contaminate coastal waters near San Diego.
Wizards win the NBA Draft Lottery with a 14% chance, positioning to select AJ Dybantsa as Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer await their fate.
Caitlin Clark surprised fans by walking out with Morgan Wallen at his concert after the Indiana Fever dropped their 2026 home season opener to Dallas.